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Funeral and wake catering in Crawley, West Sussex
Funeral and wake catering in Crawley: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
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Funeral and wake catering for Crawley events
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Crawley
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. Popular choices include cod and chips, mushy peas and gravy, and we’re frequently booked for wakes at home and village hall wakes.
In Crawley, wakes are often held at home, a club, a church hall or a venue. We need a level spot close by. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Area
- Crawley (RH10, RH11, RH12, RH6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Allow for the service running over
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Ask the venue about the van
- Plan for a few extra people
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Step by step
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. In summer, a wake in Crawley has light until about 9:20pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Crawley
- Bookings across West Sussex, including Crawley
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
After a funeral in Crawley
Crawley is about 27 miles south of London, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your wake in Crawley, and we will plan access and set-up. Crawley is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Crawley to Brighton (19 miles away).
Crawley is on or near the A23 and A264, handy for relatives driving in. After a service at Friary Church of St Francis and St Anthony, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH10, RH11, RH12 and RH6, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on Station Road, Queens Square and High Street or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. With the A23 and A264 close by, Crawley is simple for us to get to. For wakes just outside Crawley, we cover Southgate (1 mile south-west), Tilgate (1 mile south-east), West Green (1 mile north), Three Bridges (1 mile east) and Langley Green (1 mile north). Further out, we also take the van to Horsham (7 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (8 miles east), Billingshurst (13 miles south-west) and Roffey (5 miles south-west). Crawley is one of the larger places we cover in West Sussex, with lots of choice for wakes.
Well-known places in the area include Crawley Hospital (0.5 miles north-west) and County Mall (under half a mile north-east). Open spaces near Crawley include Tilgate Lake.
- Nearby schools include St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School (within half a mile south-east) and St Wilfrid's Catholic School (0.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The George Hotel (within half a mile north)
For event organisers in Crawley
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Crawley: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Crawley?
Crawley has its own station: Crawley station.
How far is Crawley from London?
About 27 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
What if timings change?
We allow for it. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Often, yes. Send us a photo of the drive or the road outside.
Places near Crawley
Also in Crawley
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A short walk from the party
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Crawley
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Occasions we serve in Crawley
It is one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
In Crawley and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- A wake at the family home
- Life celebrations
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Village hall wakes
Relatives arriving by train should know that Crawley station serves Crawley directly.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- When final numbers are due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
- The day of the week
- Service time
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the event is
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Crawley, and we will check the date and send a price.
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch